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You can reach Suomenlinna from Helsinki’s Market Square by taking the HSL ferry or the FRS Finland water bus. We recommend arriving at Market Square by public transportation to reduce emissions. Parking spaces in the Market Square area are also very limited.

We do not recommend taking the last possible ferry or water bus to Suomenlinna, as departure and travel times may vary slightly due to passenger numbers, sea conditions, and other maritime traffic. Ryhmäteatteri is not responsible for changes to ferry and waterbus schedules or other possible delays.

The Suomenlinna area presents accessibility challenges; read more here.

HSL ferry (market square – Suomenlinna Main pier)

The HSL ferry runs 1–4 times an hour, depending on the time of day. The journey to Suomenlinna takes about 15 minutes. The HSL ferry departs from the east side of Market Square, near the Presidential Palace. In Suomenlinna, the ferry arrives at the main pier, from which it is about a 15-minute walk to the theatre.

The ferry is part of the city’s public transportation, meaning HSL public transportation zone A tickets are valid on the ferry. Tickets are not sold on the ferry.

Waterbus (market square – Tykistönlahti pier)

FRS Finland water bus runs from Market Square to Tykistönlahti in Suomenlinna, and the trip takes about 30 minutes (please note that there are 1–2 other stops along the way). It’s about a 10-minute walk from the Tykistönlahti pier to the theatre. Please note that weather conditions affect the water bus schedule more easily than the ferry.

We recommend purchasing water bus tickets in advance from the FRS Finland online store. Tickets can also be purchased on board.

After our evening performances, an extra FRS Finland water bus will wait for members of the audience to board and head directly to the Market Square.

The Suomenlinna Open-Air Theatre’s cafe bar is located outdoors in front of the theatre. The cafe bar is open one hour before the performance and during intermission. It serves cold and hot drinks, hot dogs, and a savory and sweet snacks.

Weather conditions may limit our services and offerings. For example, in strong winds, we cannot grill sausages for safety reasons. There is a designated service area where you may not consume your own alcoholic beverages. There are no benches or tables in this area. You may consume your own beverages outside this area.

We accept major credit cards and cash.

If you are not familiar with the area, please check the map of Suomenlinna or download the Reveel app.

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that must be preserved for future generations. Please visit Suomenlinna responsibly.

You can read about accessibility at the Open-air Theatre and the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress area, as well as the ferries, from the link below.

• Right next to the theatre is the charming Adlerfelt, where you can relax for a quick drink or linger for a long evening.
• Our team’s official hangout is the cozy Linna Bar.
• The island’s most delicious pizzas can be found at the tip of Kustaanmiekka, at Pizzeria Nikolai.
• Suomenlinna’s guest harbor and the adjacent Cafe Bar Valimo are a true summer oasis.
• Bastion Bistro serves tasty bistro cuisine and offers a magnificent sea view of the Helsinki skyline from its terrace.
• The continental cuisine at Restaurant Suomenlinnan Panimo reflects and captures the history of Suomenlinna.
• Cafe Silo is the most atmospheric café on Suomenlinna.
• Cafe Vanille offers the island’s most generous cream cakes.
• At Cafe Piper, you can enjoy your coffee and treats with the best view in Suomenlinna.
• Suomenlinna is also home to five museums.
• Did you know that you can also stay overnight in Suomenlinna?

Did you leave something behind in the open-air theatre? You can inquire about lost and found items by contacting Eeva Oinonen, the café manager, by phone at 040 548 9447 or by email at eeva@ryhmateatteri.fi.